Employer: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town: Chesterfield
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/10/2024 23:59
Audiologist
Band 5
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Audiologist looking to consolidate their experience following graduation or returning to Audiology.
We are looking for an Audiologist to join our friendly Audiology team based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The historic market town of Chesterfield is situated on the edge of the Peak District with excellent links to the City of Sheffield only 12 miles away.
The successful post holder will work within the team environment at the Royal Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will assist in the provision of audiology services providing diagnostic support to the ENT department and comprehensive community rehabilitative services across North Derbyshire.
Applicants must possess a BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
Experience of working within a modernised hearing aid service is essential.
Previous experience at Band 5 level and evidence of management and leadership skills are desirable but not essential.
We are a progressive team and encourage personal development, providing training as required.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the late queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person specification
Skills & Knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational/ time management skills
- Evidence of post basic training
- Evidence of advanced audiology practice
- Holds full driving licence
Experience
- Clinical audiology experience
- Clinical experience as a band 5 audiologist
- Clinical audiology experience within the NHS
Qualifications & Training
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Able to register for RCCP
- For those applicants with BAA part 1 and 2, HNC/HND
Personal Attributes
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Good team player
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
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